The Chaos That Made YouTube a Juggernaut
An inside look at the rise of YouTube into a social media behemoth.Guests: Mark Bergen and Claire StapletonHost: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Sep 202230min
Can A.I. Make Great Art?
Technology is transforming the creative economy and ideas about what "art" even is.Guest: Drew HarwellHost: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Sep 202225min
The DeSantis Ally on the School Board
Under Governor Ron DeSantis, the Parental Rights in Education Act—what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill—and “curriculum transparency” laws are going into effect in Florida schools. Supporters say...
8 Sep 202227min
An Out Teen in the “Don’t Say Gay” State
Today’s high schoolers have lived in an America with legally recognized gay marriage for nearly half of their lives, but this fall, Florida students are starting the first school year under the “Paren...
7 Sep 202222min
The Christian College Upending Florida's Schools
In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis has encouraged a small Christian college to exert an unusual amount of influence over education policy. Hillsdale College is an institution growing in notoriety among con...
6 Sep 202220min
One Year - 1986: The Ultimate Field Trip
We’ve got something special for you this Labor Day: an episode from the new season of Slate’s narrative history podcast One Year. Evan Chung tells the story of the American teachers who competed for a...
5 Sep 202256min
The Summer Vaccine of the Future
LYMErix, the first vaccine against Lyme, was pulled from the market amid poor sales and pressure from the public. Now, over 20 years later, a new vaccine is in late-stage trials.Guest: Cassandra Willy...
4 Sep 202215min
A.I. Made to Fight Child Porn Ensnared an Innocent Dad
A father took a photo of his son for their doctor. He wound up being investigated by the police.Guest: Kashmir HillHost: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Sep 202224min
